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6.9/10
IMDbOutstanding Independent Motion Picture | 2015
Real life Eugene Brown has cameo at registration desk in final tournament sequence.
At the end of the film, just before the credits, there are two still photos seen. The first shows the cast of the film standing at the front of the film's chess club house; the second shows the real Eugene Brown and his students at the front of the original chess club house.
Big Chair Chess Club has captured five city titles in four national championships, prompting the mayor of Washington D.C. To proclaim June 15th as The Big Chair Chess Club Day.
Since the Big Chair Chess was established, it has developed partnerships with seven local schools and one juvenile detention center.
Eugene Brown lives in North Carolina now. And lives with his fiancé Frances.
"[first lines] Searcy: [knocking over the king] Wanna play again? Chance to get those cigarettes back. Eugene: I'm scared, man. I don't got too many friends on the outside. Not any more. Searcy: Just keep your eye on the end game. Everything'll fall into place. Eugene: I'm gonna miss you chess man. Searcy: Listen to me, Eugene. Every day you out there, you out there for me, and every other brother in here. 'Cuz I'm never gonna be out there again."
"Eugene: [holding up chess piece] This is a king. And this is your life. One mistake and it can be taken away."